Year 8 Mathematics Assessment Task Notification: Yearly Exam Note

Assessment Task Overview

Assessment Task Overview Table

  • School: West Wallsend High School

  • Course: Year 8 Mathematics

  • Assessment Task Number: Task 3

  • Nature of Task: Yearly Exam

  • Type of Task: In Class

  • Weighting: 40%40\text{\%}

  • Teaching Staff: Mr Archer, Ms Phillips, Mrs Benge, Mr Burns, Mr Taylor

  • Date Issued: Term 3 Week 10

  • Date Due: Term 4 Week 2

  • Artificial Intelligence Policy: Use of AI is strictly prohibited in this assessment task.

Exam Format and Requirements

  • Duration: 50-minute50\text{-minute} in-class examination.

  • Content Scope: The exam covers all mathematical topics taught throughout the year.

  • Permitted Support Material:

    • Students are allowed one hand-written A4 sheet of support material (two-sided).

    • The support sheet must be original work and cannot be a photocopy or copied from another student.

  • Feedback Details: Marks will be allocated and provided for individual questions.

Exam Topics Covered

  • Shape and Skew

  • Investigating Triangles

  • Geometrical Relationships

  • Further Multiplicative Thinking

  • Rates and Ratios

  • Analysing Patterns

Outcomes Assessed

  • MAO-WM-01: Develops understanding and fluency in mathematics through exploring and connecting mathematical concepts, choosing and applying mathematical techniques to solve problems, and communicating their thinking and reasoning coherently and clearly.

  • MA4-ALG-C-01: Generalises number properties to operate with algebraic expressions including expansion and factorisation.

  • MA4-PRO-C-01: Solves problems involving the probabilities of simple chance experiments.

  • MA4-DAT-C-01: Classifies and displays data using a variety of graphical representations.

  • MA4-DAT-C-02: Analyses simple datasets using measures of centre, range and shape of the data.

  • MA4-EQU-C-01: Solves linear equations of up to 2 steps and quadratic equations of the form ax2=cax^2 = c.

  • MA4-PYT-C-01: Applies Pythagoras’ theorem to solve problems in various contexts.

  • MA4-ANG-C-01: Applies angle relationships to solve problems, including those related to transversals on sets of parallel lines.

  • MA4-FRC-C-01: Represents and operates with fractions, decimals and percentages to solve problems.

  • MA4-IND-C-01: Generalises number properties to operate with algebraic expressions including expansion and factorisation.

  • MA4-RAT-C-01: Solves problems involving ratios and rates, and analyses distance–time graphs.

  • MA4-LIN-C-01: Creates and displays number patterns and finds graphical solutions to problems involving linear relationships.

Marking Guidelines and Performance Descriptors

Assessment Task Marking Guidelines Table

  • Grade A (85−10085 - 100 Marks):

    • Demonstrates extensive understanding and application of mathematical concepts in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts.

    • Employs a variety of problem-solving strategies with high accuracy.

    • Communicates mathematical reasoning effectively using appropriate representations.

  • Grade B (66−8466 - 84 Marks):

    • Shows thorough understanding and application of mathematical concepts in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts.

    • Uses effective problem-solving strategies with consistent accuracy.

    • Clearly communicates mathematical reasoning using appropriate representations.

  • Grade C (40−6540 - 65 Marks):

    • Demonstrates sound understanding of mathematical concepts in familiar contexts.

    • Applies basic problem-solving strategies with reasonable accuracy.

    • Communicates mathematical reasoning using appropriate representations.

  • Grade D (20−3920 - 39 Marks):

    • Exhibits basic understanding of mathematical concepts in limited familiar contexts.

    • Applies simple problem-solving strategies with limited accuracy.

    • Communicates mathematical reasoning with some assistance using basic representations.

  • Grade E (1−191 - 19 Marks):

    • Displays elementary understanding of mathematical concepts in limited familiar contexts.

    • Attempts simple problem-solving strategies with minimal accuracy.

    • Communicates mathematical reasoning with significant assistance using basic representations.

  • Grade N (00 Marks):

    • Student fails to submit.

    • Plagiarism or malpractice identified.

Student Assessment Feedback Structure

  • Feedback Breakdown Categories:

    • Medals: Highlighting demonstrated strengths and achieved standards.

    • Missions: Identifying targeted areas for learning progress and improvement.

  • Task Approval: Document verified and approved by the Head Teacher of the course.

Assessment Policy Rules

  • Notification Handout Responsibility:

    • If a student is absent on the day an Assessment Task Notification is issued, it is the student's responsibility to obtain a copy.

    • Absence on the date of issuance does not entitle the student to an extension, barring exceptional circumstances.

  • Task Execution & Submission Rules:

    • In-Class Tasks: Must be completed during the scheduled timetabled lesson/allocated time slot on the specified due date.

    • Hand-In Tasks: Must be submitted by 3:20 pm3\text{:}20\text{ pm} on the due date.

    • Late Submission Penalty: Submissions made after the due date incur a penalty of 20%20\text{\%} per day late.

    • Extensions & Illness/Misadventure: If a student has a genuine reason for missing or late submission, they must consult the Head Teacher of the faculty to negotiate a resolution.

  • Non-Serious Attempt Conditions (00 Mark Allocation):

    • Unexcused absence from an assessment task, examination, or test.

    • Submitting an assessment task more than 5 days5\text{ days} late.

    • Failure to submit an assessment task or sit an examination/test.

    • Engagement in academic malpractice, including plagiarism or collusion.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

  • General Restriction: The use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT, EduChat, Grammarly, or similar software) is strictly prohibited unless explicitly granted in writing within the assessment task notification.

  • Prohibited Actions: Students cannot use AI to generate, modify, or assist in completing assessment tasks without prior written authorization.

  • Requirements When AI Use Is Explicitly Permitted:

    • Students must submit full written transcripts and generated outputs alongside their assessment as evidence.

    • All utilized AI tools must be formally referenced and cited in a bibliography.